Known for his storytelling, imagery, wordplay, passion and varied song structures, kendrick brings hard-hitting lyricism with narratives to the west coast, not traditionally known for itsExplore kendrick lamar's music on billboard.Get the latest news, biography, and updates on the artist.Kendrick lamar - humble.Collectors edition.Regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time, he was awarded the 2018 pulitzer prize for music, becoming the first musician outside of the classical and jazz genres to receive the award.